Minister inaugurates Ayush facilities in PHCs in Cuddalore district
The Minister for Housing and Urban Development inaugurated new Ayush facilities at three Primary Health Centres in the Cuddalore district of India. These facilities provide specialized services in Ayurveda, Yoga, Naturopathy, and Homeopathy to improve local healthcare access.
Why it matters
The expansion of traditional medicine facilities in public health centers reflects government efforts to integrate alternative healthcare into the primary medical infrastructure.
Minister for Housing and Urban Development B. Rajkumar on Saturday inaugurated Ayush facilities at Primary Health Centres in Cuddalore district.
The facilities include an Ayurveda building at Thiruvanthipuram PHC, a Yoga and Naturopathy building at Vadalur PHC, and a Homeopathy building at Karaikadu PHC.
Each of the three buildings, with a total area of 45.43 sq.metres, has been constructed at an estimated cost of ₹15 lakh each under the National Ayush Mission. The buildings are equipped with essential facilities such as consultation rooms, pharmacy, waiting halls, and toilets.
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